Wai o Taiki Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wai o Taiki Bay
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Wai o Taiki Bay
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward |
| Local board | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board |
| Board subdivision | Tamaki |
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| • Land | 140 ha (350 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,360 |
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Wai o Taiki Bay is a cool suburb located in Auckland, New Zealand. It's a part of the bigger Auckland Council area, which helps manage the local community.
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Where is Wai o Taiki Bay?
Wai o Taiki Bay is found right next to other suburbs like Glen Innes and Glendowie. It also sits along the beautiful Tamaki River estuary, which is where the river meets the sea.
Who Lives in Wai o Taiki Bay?
This area, which includes Glen Innes East, covers about 1.40 square kilometers. Around 4,360 people live here. This means there are about 3114 people living in each square kilometer!
In 2018, there were 3,447 people living in Wai o Taiki Bay. About 900 of these people were under 15 years old, which is a big part of the community!
Different Cultures and Backgrounds
Wai o Taiki Bay is a place where many different cultures come together.
- About 40% of the people are of European or Pākehā background.
- Around 22% are Māori.
- A large group, about 46%, are Pacific peoples.
- About 10% are Asian.
- A small number of people are from other ethnic groups.
Many people living here were born in other countries, which adds to the rich mix of cultures.
Beliefs and Religions
People in Wai o Taiki Bay have different beliefs.
- More than half, about 53%, are Christian.
- About 33% do not have a religion.
- Smaller groups follow Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and other religions.
Education and Jobs
Many adults in Wai o Taiki Bay have finished high school, and some have even gone on to get a university degree. Most adults here are employed, working either full-time or part-time.
History of Wai o Taiki Bay
The name "Wai o Taiki Bay" comes from the original name of the Tāmaki River, which was "Te Wai o Taiki." This means "The Waters of Taiki." Taiki is a shorter version of Taikehu, who was an important ancestor of the Ngāi Tai people.
The houses in this suburb are a mix of older state houses and newer, specially designed homes built by developers.
Before 2010, Wai o Taiki Bay was managed by the Auckland City Council. But then, all of Auckland's councils joined together to form the 'super city' of Auckland Council, which now looks after the area.
Cool Places to Visit
Tahuna Torea Reserve
Tahuna Torea is a fantastic 25-hectare wildlife reserve. It has a big mangrove lagoon and swampy areas on a long sandbank that stretches into the Tāmaki Estuary. This place is super important for Māori history and is home to many native birds and plants. "Tahuna Torea" means "gathering place of the oystercatcher," which is a type of bird. You can explore the reserve on three main walking trails.
Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve
The Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve is a bushy area that runs along the Tāmaki Estuary. It has a walking track that connects it to the larger Tahuna Torea reserve, so you can explore both!
Schools in the Area
Glenbrae Primary School is a school for kids from Year 1 to Year 8. It's a coeducational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. As of February 2024. , the school has a roll of 153 students.
